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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

I DID IT! I finished the bathing suit pattern... and of course, there's a giveaway...

It's done!
(You can't see me, but I'm doing my victory dance, and it's one of those really good, embarrassing victory dances.)
So after weeks of work, lots of swearing, paper cuts, marker stains, headaches, and bottles of wine, I have this to show for it:

It's a 1940's style one or two piece bathing suit pattern that I modeled after several of the vintage patterns in my collection. Version 1 is a fully lined one piece bathing suit with pantie underlining. Version 2 is a two piece/ Bikini/ Bra and skirt. The bra is faced, the skirt also has a pantie underlining, and tie belt.

I'm really, really pleased with how this one came out, and I also found a great tool that let me save the file at only 3.7 mb! That's the same size as one of my tiny 5 page pdf patterns. Yay! I won't have to email it in 2 parts!

You want one don't you? I thought so. So of course there's a giveaway in here.
All you have to do is...

1. Become a follower of A Few Threads Loose... and leave a comment saying you did. If you already follow, you can leave a comment about that too. The more, the merrier!

3. You can also mention A Few Threads Loose or the pattern on your blog for another entry.

4. And lastly, I really want to know what you look for when you are buying or sewing a bathing suit. I personally think that what you don't show can be just as sexy as what you do show. I want something that covers my bum properly, makes my thighs look smaller or hides them altogether (while I'm dreaming) and I have to have a big floppy sun hat to match.

I'll announce the lucky winner some time in the first week of September (we're moving to a nicer house nearby and I'll make the announcement once my computer is unpacked.)

I just became a follower, that is a great pattern! I look for the magical "good fit" but also an unpadded top. I hate having to wring out my boobs when I get out of the water. That's not really classy, but otherwise, they never dry!

WHOA! i am ridiculously excited about this pattern!! aerfhghg if only summer wasn't almost over (well, in america i mean). put me in for the giveaway - i'm already a follower :)

as far as what i look for in a bathing suit... i'm gonna be frank here. i like suits that make my boobs look good. haha! bum coverage is nice - i don't want perma-wedgies while i'm trying to walk around. oh, and padding in the top - not a lot, but enough so people can't tell whether or not i think the water is cold :)

what i look for when i'm buying a bathing suit is basically the suit i had between the ages of 13 and 15. it was perfect. it was kind of 1940-50ish (i thought.) two-piece, white and navy blue polka dots and stripes. the bottoms were belly button high and included loose shorts that gave the impression of being a skirt without the fuss of floating up in the water. the top was a halter and gathered in the middle. i wish i could remember the brand because i would HUNT IT DOWN. i think i got it at dillards. i should figure out how to make that suit.

Love this bathing suit pattern! Love the way it covers the hips and is not plunging low at the bustline. That is what I look for in a bathing suit. I already follow your blog. I'm going to go like your facebook page now and post this link on to my blog, so all of the above. I'll post again once the last tow steps are completed and thanks!

What a great pattern! I am a follow and also like you on Facebook.When looking for a swimsuit, I am looking for something that has coverage and allows me to feel comfortable in my own skin so I can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

And so far as a bathing suit...I like the classic "retro" styles like this. I grew up on old movies, including a few Esther Williams flicks, and just think the bygone styles are so elegant, sophisticated and alluring precisely because they DON'T let it all hang out! They're more flattering, too.

I love this and am definitely going to buy one...It'll be my first ever PDF pattern, but it's WONDERFUL!

this is beautiful! I just became a follower, and I wold love to have a pattern like this. I have the worst time buying swimsuits, because nothing covers my "ghetto booty", and thighs. Love the flirty skirt and waist tie of the two piece. great job!

You are so talented Anna! I love this new pattern. Bathing suit shopping . . .ugh! I want something that doesn't make me look like a boy with hips (ha, good luck with that!). I follow you and adore every post.

When I buy a bathing suit, I look for two things. I look for something that is going to flatter my figure (I'm big busted, tall, and of "good European stock"--i.e. not fat, but not thin waisted!). I also look for something a bit funky whether thats in cut or in fabric.